Politico reported that some House Oversight Republicans have indicated openness to a presidential pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell—Epstein's convicted accomplice—in exchange for her cooperation in investigating Epstein. The framing as "should disgust you" reflects editorial opinion rather than factual dispute, but the underlying claim that GOP members have entertained this idea is confirmed by multiple outlets. The post doesn't explain that these Republicans have largely refused public acknowledgment of the position (as noted in LAT reporting), leaving the full political calculation unstated.